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One more question....(because I can't possibly live my best life without knowing the answer *insert eyeroll, here* SORRY!) Did your dad finish writing the snake book??
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Sadly, no! I think it was more a way for us to connect with each other than to actually write a novel!
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I'm currently listening to the audio book version of Where The Light Gets In (and laughing, and crying, and nodding). I'm so glad it's YOUR voice telling YOUR story, but....was it difficult to do so without breaking down in certain parts of the book? Did you have to do several "takes"? You have amazing composure and animation as you read, and I think it adds so much to what is already a gutsy, beautiful memoir.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Hi! I just saw this question. Thank you for writing and I’m sorry it took me so long! I loved reading the audiobook, but it was exhausting! I didn’t realize how much energy I had to put into it. Thank you for listening to the book, and thanks again for the question! -Kim
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Hi Kim. My mom also had this disease and passed away this October. After reading your book I realized that in a way my mom's disease was in a strange way one of "God's Wink" in that through this weakness God became strong in us. Did you think at any point in time that going through this whole journey was in a way a "God's Wink?"
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Thanks for your question and for reading my book. I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. I wouldn’t call PPA part of a “God wink,” necessarily, but maybe more of a nudge? I believe everything that happens in life can push us to a higher place of learning, understanding, growth, if we choose to look at it that way. I think God wants growth and healing for us, and life on earth offers many of those (often painful) opportunities. I feel the winks like a high five, a “keep going” sort of cheer from God, a sign that I’m heading in the right direction. I am glad you feel God’s strong presence in your journey with your mom. I wish for you many winks. Thanks again for writing. -Kim
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My father passed away from Parkinson-Dementia almost three years ago. My mother is starting to show signs that she may have dementia. I'd always considered myself a strong person, but when my father passed I literally felt like a puzzle and pieces were missing...I was broken. Did you feel like that? Time has made me stronger, but not lessened the pain. I plan to read your novel. Sure hope I'm strong enough...
Kimberly Williams-Paisley It is hard and I think you will discover in reading my family and I experienced a wide range of emotions. Be extra kind to yourself.
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Thanks for accepting my friend request. I am 2 days away from my fundraiser for www.theaftd.org! I have recommended your book to those in my FTD support group here in Texas. I think it will be especially helpful for one newer member of our group. Thanks again for writing it. I have to ask a question so..will you ever be in Texas?
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Thank you for your efforts in increasing awareness and the fight! No plans for Texas at this time but it's a great state!
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Hi Mrs. Paisley, I recently won your book in a giveaway and I have yet to receive my book. I was just wondering if you knew when they would be sent out? I emailed the giveaway lister, but I haven't heard anything back from them.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Wanting to make sure you received your copy. Was it a GoodReads giveaway?
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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Take the dogs for a walk, get something to drink, and then try again! If that doesn't help, write something, anything, even if it's bad. Sometimes reading my bad writing kickstarts me into the good stuff.
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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
Kimberly Williams-Paisley I love writing. I learned a lot about what happened to our family and how I felt about it as I was putting it down on paper. Writing helped me get my thoughts straight.
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Write a little bit each day. As Anne LaMott says, bird by bird.
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What are you currently working on?
Kimberly Williams-Paisley I'm developing a show with Hallmark. I also advocate on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association to help raise awareness about dementia.
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How do you get inspired to write?
Kimberly Williams-Paisley I had to schedule it in my calendar each day to make sure I did it, but really my passion about this story is what got me in the chair.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
Kimberly Williams-Paisley I was inspired to write this book after the response I got to an article I wrote about my mother's dementia, for Redbook magazine. I realized there was a lot more I had to say about this topic, and I saw how healing it was to share the truth.
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Kim, I am excited to read your book. Both my parents are deceased so I won't have to deal with this as a child. However I do deal with the effects of dementia on a daily basis with the patients that I care for, and I see how it effects their family members. Was it hard to write this book? Was it hard to be reminded of the relationship that you used to have with your mom?
Kimberly Williams-Paisley First of all, thank you for caring for dementia patients, and probably their family members as well sometimes. We are so grateful for people like you that take on the heavy lifting after the family no longer can. It was hard writing this book, yes, but also very rewarding and healing. I hope reading it gives you further insight into the family perspective.
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do you think this disease is ever a blessing in disguise? my mom has no idea where she is, etc. and i'm wondering....the fact that she is already "gone" mentally.....will this make it easier on the family to say good-bye when the times comes...especially for my dad. thanks for writing the book....i'm hoping to learn alot from it.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Yes, what a great question. I found blessings in my mother's lack of self-awareness. For years after diagnosis, she was free and happy in ways she hadn't been before. She loved and felt with her whole, passionate heart. Now, knowing she doesn't seem to fully realize what is happening does give me some comfort.
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